A case of biopsy-proven eosinophilic myocarditis related to tetanus toxoid immunization
We report the first case of biopsy-proven eosinophilic myocarditis related to tetanus toxoid immunization, with unique histopathologic findings, characterized by perivascular eosinophilic infiltrates with myocyte necrosis and abundant interstitial lymphocytic infiltrates with myocyte necrosis, separately. A systemic high-dose corticosteroid treatment had a dramatic beneficial effect on hemodynamic instability, resulted in complete recovery.
Source: Cardiovascular Pathology - Category: Cardiology Authors: Hiroyuki Yamamoto, Toru Hashimoto, Ohta-Ogo Keiko, Ishibashi-Ueda Hatsue, Kyoko Imanaka-Yoshida, Michiaki Hiroe, Tomoki Yokochi Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
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